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Portland, OR - Added Jan 18th, 2023
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Senior Corporate Communications Consultant
Reporting to the Corporate Communications Senior Director, this position will be responsible for safety communications for the company and its product. It will also lead proactive messaging on community partnerships news and be specifically responsible for educating customers, the public, news media and emergency responders on natural gas safety and our client’s work with community organizations.
Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)
Salary: 95-110K (DOE)
Accepting Candidates in Oregon and Washington
Key Responsibilities for Senior Corporate Communications Consultant/Public Information Officer:
Proactive Safety Communications:
Reactive Safety Communications:
Proactive Community Partnerships Communications:
Requirements/Qualifications for Key Senior Corporate Communications Consultant/Public Information Officer:
SOME OF THE PERKS:
Work Life Balance
Financial
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
JB / BH 11060
Reporting to the Corporate Communications Senior Director, this position will be responsible for safety communications for the company and its product. It will also lead proactive messaging on community partnerships news and be specifically responsible for educating customers, the public, news media and emergency responders on natural gas safety and our client’s work with community organizations.
Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)
Salary: 95-110K (DOE)
Accepting Candidates in Oregon and Washington
Key Responsibilities for Senior Corporate Communications Consultant/Public Information Officer:
Proactive Safety Communications:
- Oversee the company’s public safety awareness program
- Maintain and update safety materials. Work with outside agencies and consultants to create all materials such as brochures, mailings, and advertisements.
- Execute on the distribution of all safety materials through various communications channels.
- Track, respond and report to the Public Utilities Commission () on all public and customer safety communication efforts
- ???????Lead the company’s Gas Safety Education program, company sponsored Get Ready events, and be present at safety or emergency events.
- Write press releases and website copy; post social media touts; produce videos; and act as a spokesperson on topics related to natural gas safety.
- Build and cultivate relationships with the local news media, fire department PIOs, and other PIOs from applicable agencies.
Reactive Safety Communications:
- Handle media pager duty on a rotational basis.
- Respond to reporter requests, conduct interviews yourself or arrange to provide information or spokespeople.
- Complete FEMA PIO training for incident response.
- Contribute to the company’s crisis plans and preparation.
- Responsible for proactive corporate communications about energy efficiency, cooking with gas, corporate giving, and home shows. Able to handle live shots on TV and radio interviews on all topics.
Proactive Community Partnerships Communications:
- Pitch local media on community partnership efforts, and client sponsored community events and initiatives.
- Work with community partnerships and event sponsorship teams to stay abreast of client’s participation and support of events and community organizations.
- Coordinate related social media content placement with company’s social media channel lead.
Requirements/Qualifications for Key Senior Corporate Communications Consultant/Public Information Officer:
- 8+ years of corporate communications environment/public relations.
- Comfortable with public speaking and being on camera.
- Must be self-directed, team focused, and results oriented.
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Communications or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in media relations, crisis communications, or issues management required.
- Requires excellent writing and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to gain trust quickly and to maintain confidentiality and credibility within the company and when dealing with the media.
- Proven experience with corporate reputation management, brand reinforcement and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience in the energy or natural gas industry a plus, but not required.
- Ability to physically access construction and other worksite locations as required.
SOME OF THE PERKS:
Work Life Balance
- Up to 21 Vacation Sick Time Days
- 10 paid holiday which includes 3 floating holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- 3 weeks paid parental leave
- 1500 Sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room
Financial
- Meaningful Annual Incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary
- Generous 401K company contribution and match.
- 15% Discount on ESPP
- Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
JB / BH 11060
Job ID: 11060